Therapeutic Landscapes – Garden Types

Types of Therapeutic Gardens

A therapeutic garden is an outdoor garden space that has been specifically designed to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the people using the garden as well as their caregivers, family members and friends.

There are many types of therapeutic gardens and some of the definitions overlap. Common terms include…

Dementia gardens

Usually found in aged care facilities, these types of gardens need to incorporate special design elements to cater to the special needs of people with dementia.

Sensory gardens

Therapeutic gardens

This is a general umbrella term, or for gardens designed for general wellbeing.

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Healing gardens

Refers to gardens within hospitals that assist with patient healing and happiness. The term healing gardens is most often applied to green spaces in hospitals and other healthcare facilities that specifically aim to improve health outcomes. These gardens provide a place of refuge and promote healing in patients, families, and staff.

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Edible gardens

An interactive type of gardens usually designed for children with special needs and people with limited mobility. As the name suggests, many of the plants are edible.

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Benefits of Therapeutic Gardens

Many studies have shown that therapeutic gardens of all types can provide the following benefits:

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